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Welcome to Musings of Publius, where ancient wisdom meets modern life. Each day, we share a saying from Publius Syrus, the Roman writer known for his sharp, insightful maxims. Alongside each quote, you'll find a brief reflection—unpacking the deeper meanin
The joys of the worthless turn to their own destruction. Cheap joys sour quickly. #EmptyPleasures
August 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The joys of the worthless turn to their own destruction. Cheap joys sour quickly. #EmptyPleasures
There is but a step between a proud man's glory and his disgrace. Pride teeters on an edge. #PrideEdge
August 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
There is but a step between a proud man's glory and his disgrace. Pride teeters on an edge. #PrideEdge
We avoid the faults we are ashamed to have committed. Shame guides self improvement. #ShameGuard
August 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We avoid the faults we are ashamed to have committed. Shame guides self improvement. #ShameGuard
Falsities are quick to appear in their true character. Lies reveal themselves fast. #TruthRises
August 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Falsities are quick to appear in their true character. Lies reveal themselves fast. #TruthRises
The danger despised is the first to reach us. Scorned peril strikes first. #RiskReality
August 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The danger despised is the first to reach us. Scorned peril strikes first. #RiskReality
The wounds of conscience always leave a scar. Guilt leaves lasting marks. #ScarLessons
August 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The wounds of conscience always leave a scar. Guilt leaves lasting marks. #ScarLessons
You can never dispense with prudence. Prudence is never optional. #PrudenceFirst
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
You can never dispense with prudence. Prudence is never optional. #PrudenceFirst
Beware of him who has once deceived you. Past deceit warns future. #TrustCheck
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Beware of him who has once deceived you. Past deceit warns future. #TrustCheck
Trust no man as a friend till you have tried him. Test friendship by time. #TestedTies
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Trust no man as a friend till you have tried him. Test friendship by time. #TestedTies
Misfortune sometimes visits him whom she has often passed by. Luck changes; be ready. #FortuneFickle
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Misfortune sometimes visits him whom she has often passed by. Luck changes; be ready. #FortuneFickle
A chaste wife rules her husband by deferring to his wishes. Respect rules with grace. #GracefulRule
August 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A chaste wife rules her husband by deferring to his wishes. Respect rules with grace. #GracefulRule
He keeps furthest from danger who looks out while he is safe. Foresee danger while safe. #StayAlert
August 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
He keeps furthest from danger who looks out while he is safe. Foresee danger while safe. #StayAlert
While teasing for horns, the camel lost his ears. Greed risks greater loss. #GreedWarning
August 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
While teasing for horns, the camel lost his ears. Greed risks greater loss. #GreedWarning
There is no sight in the eye, when the mind does not gaze. Eyes follow thoughts. #MindSight
August 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
There is no sight in the eye, when the mind does not gaze. Eyes follow thoughts. #MindSight
The bare recollection of anger kindles anger. Memory fuels anger anew. #AngerEcho
August 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The bare recollection of anger kindles anger. Memory fuels anger anew. #AngerEcho
The good man never coquets with iniquity. True hearts shun evil. #NoFlirtingWithEvil
August 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The good man never coquets with iniquity. True hearts shun evil. #NoFlirtingWithEvil
The good which is prevented is not annihilated. Blocked good still waits. #GoodEndures
August 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The good which is prevented is not annihilated. Blocked good still waits. #GoodEndures
Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid. Learn caution from others pain. #LearnByWatching
August 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid. Learn caution from others pain. #LearnByWatching
It is well to moor your bark with two anchors. Anchor plans well. #DoubleAnchor
August 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It is well to moor your bark with two anchors. Anchor plans well. #DoubleAnchor
In the presence of a good man, anger is speedily cooled. Virtue cools hot tempers. #CoolHeads
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In the presence of a good man, anger is speedily cooled. Virtue cools hot tempers. #CoolHeads
A good man loves to sit at a good man's table. Good draws good. #CircleOfGood
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A good man loves to sit at a good man's table. Good draws good. #CircleOfGood
A mean man's generosity is a generous man's meanness. Pretend giving rings hollow. #HollowCharity
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A mean man's generosity is a generous man's meanness. Pretend giving rings hollow. #HollowCharity
A good man's severity is next neighbor to justice. Stern kindness serves justice. #JustSeverity
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A good man's severity is next neighbor to justice. Stern kindness serves justice. #JustSeverity